Curtis Yarvin is a political theorist, technologist, and blogger best known for his influential role in the development of the New Right and neo-reactionary movements. Writing under the pseudonym Mencius Moldbug, Yarvin gained attention in the late 2000s for his blog Unqualified Reservations, where he sharply criticized democracy, egalitarianism, and liberal governance.

Trained as a computer programmer and the founder of the tech startup Urbit, Yarvin has argued that modern democratic systems are inefficient and corrupt, proposing instead a form of “formalist” governance where power is centralized—often likening it to the way corporations or monarchies function.

While Yarvin’s ideas are considered highly controversial, they have been influential among some segments of the online right and Silicon Valley libertarian thinkers. Critics argue that his writing flirts with authoritarianism and elitism, while others view it as a provocative critique of contemporary liberal norms.

Yarvin’s influence has been cited in the intellectual formation of some parts of the post-libertarian, techno-monarchist, and New Right ecosystems. Though he remains outside the mainstream, his work has gained renewed attention in the 2020s as questions about democracy, elite power, and government structure have intensified.

Yarvin’s critics argue that his proposals veer into authoritarian territory and that his writing at times expresses undemocratic and elitist views. Though Yarvin presents his ideas in philosophical and historical terms, they raise significant ethical and civic questions about accountability, equality, and the role of public participation in government.

This video explores Yarvin’s ideas in greater depth and invites viewers to critically examine the implications of replacing democratic systems with more hierarchical or technocratic models.